Weekly Newsletter

Reminders
and Notices

Whole School

Winter Uniform Reminder 

As the weather has become colder, please ensure that the children are well wrapped up with their red beanies, red scarves and red gloves and their winter coats. Staff will make sure the children are wearing them when outside at break/lunch times and when going to the sports field. Reminder: Year 1 – 6 children should wear the smart grey coat with their uniform and the red sports coat only with PE/Games kit. 

All children will need their grey coats and school hats for the following Christmas events: 

Year 2 – 6 for the Christmas Carol Service Rehearsal – Monday 2nd December 

Year 2 – 6 for the Christmas Carol Service – Tuesday 3rd December 

Year 3 for Kew Sparkle – Fri 6th December 

Year 5 and 6 for Cecil Court – Tue 10th December 

 

Christmas Carol Service at St Anne’s (Y2 – Y6)

The Year 2 – Year 6 children have been busy rehearsing for our annual Carol Service at St Anne’s Church on Tuesday 3rd December at 1:45pm. Children should attend school in their full winter uniform including grey coats and school hats (no beanies). (There will also be a Church Rehearsal on Monday 2nd December.)  After the service on Tuesday 3rd, all children will be dismissed from St Anne’s Church at approximately 3:15pm. All Tuesday clubs will still be running and the children attending these clubs will be brought back to school. If you would like your child to return to school for collection or if someone else will be collecting your child, please let the office know by Monday 2nd December as the dismissal registers are completed the day before the event. 

Parents of our Year 2 – Year 6 children are invited to join us for the Carol Service at St Anne’s Church and for a minced pie beforehand. Please arrive from 1:30pm for a prompt 1:45pm start.  

We ask parents not to take photographs or videos on the day as this is not permitted in the church. Photographs will be taken at the dress rehearsal, and a link will be shared with parents.  

 

Swimming 

There will be no swimming on Tuesday 3rd of December because of the Carol Service. This means that it will be a normal school day with no breakfast for Year 5 and 6. Tuesday 10th December is our last swim for 2024. 

 

Christmas Lunch 

Chef Nay has been busy getting in the festive spirit and we are looking forward to our annual Christmas lunch on Thursday 12th December. The children will have a slightly longer lunch time to enjoy the festive feast. 

 

Christmas Jumper Day – Fri 6th Dec 2024 

At Broomfield, we run our own Christmas Jumper Day in aid of Kew Sparkle. The children can come to school wearing Christmas themed mufti and we would be grateful for a small donation of £1 or £2 which can be given to the class teacher. 

 

Christmas Carols at Cecil Court 

Our long standing tradition of visiting the Cecil Court Residential Care Home for our annual carolling will take place on Tuesday 10th December at 11am. The Year 5 and Year 6 children, will walk to Cecil Court with Mrs Pache, Miss Fourie and teaching staff. 

 

Kew Sparkle – Fri 6th Dec 2024 

On Friday 6th December, everyone is invited to join in the fun at Kew Sparkle, (from 5pm – 8pm). There will be great stalls, fabulous food vans, fun activities for children and Santa will be in his grotto. Our Year 3 children will be singing on the stage in front of the station at 5.20pm, so please come and at this time to show your support for the children if you can.  

For Year 3 Parents: Year 3 children will need to change out of their Christmas mufti and return to school for 4:45pm in full school uniform including school hats and grey coats. They will walk together into Kew Village in time for their performance. They will be dismissed to their parent/guardian following their performance. Please contact the office before midday if you are sending someone different to collect your child. 

 

Important Note for the PTA Christmas Christmas Market

All children must be accompanied around the school market by parents or guardian. No children should be left unsupervised by parents/guardian at any time. The event begins at 7:30am and the bell will ring at the usual time of 8.30am when the children will line up as in their class lines. This is the handover point when the school will take responsibility and parents are free to leave their child and explore the market themselves.

 

Years 1-5 Report Evenings – Mon 2nd and Wed 4th December 

The class teachers are looking forward to meeting parents on Monday 2nd and Wednesday 4th December for the Y1-5 Report Evenings. Thank you for booking your time slot on the link sent by the office. We would be grateful to all families for helping the teachers to stick to their time slots, to avoid delays for those with later appointments. The sessions are taking place in the relevant classrooms. Please wait outside on the chairs provided before being invited in. The children’s autumn term reports will be published on the Parent Portal on the evening of 29th November and new parents will be sent login information to access these. Please let us know if you have any problems accessing them.   

Tempest Photography Christmas Reminder – Whole School Group

As the holiday season approaches, we wanted to remind you of a wonderful opportunity to order a special keepsake – the whole school group photograph taken earlier this year. You can view the photograph and place your order online by visiting the following link:

Whole School Group taken 24.06.24 – https://htmp.st/620113-69

All orders will be shipped directly to your home (postage and packaging apply). To ensure your photo arrives in time for the festive period, please place your order by Sunday, December 1st.

We hope this photograph will find a special place in your home and bring joy to your family for years to come.

Year 5

Y5 Trip to the Imperial War Museum

Year 5 are looking forward to their trip to the Imperial War Museum on Monday 25th November. This is an all-day trip, and they will be leaving at 9:15am, so please arrive to school promptly at the normal time. The children need to wear the full uniform, including hats and coats. Packed lunches will be provided, but the children should bring in a water bottle in their school rucksack. We may visit the shop, (time permitting), so children can bring a maximum of £15 spending money. They will be back at school by approximately 3:30 pm. 

PK, K and Year 1

Pee Wee Karate Grading 

Our talented karate kids will be demonstrating their karate skills on Monday 2nd December. Parents are invited to watch as the children complete their grading in PK, K and Y1. Parents are asked to enter via the main reception gate on Broomfield Road at the allotted times below: 

Grading times: 

Pre-Kindergarten: 12pm 

Kindergarten: 12:30pm 

Year 1: 1pm 

As a result, there will be no Pee Wee Karate on Monday 9th December 

 

Early Years Parent Evenings – Mon 25th and Wed 27th November.  

The class teachers are looking forward to meeting parents on Monday 25th and Wednesday 27th November for the Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten Parent Evenings. Thank you for booking your time slot on the link sent by the office. We would be grateful to all families for helping the teachers to stick to their time slots, to avoid delays for those with later appointments. The sessions are taking place in the relevant classrooms and you can enter the school via the main reception area (Broomfield Road gate). Please wait outside on the chairs provided before being invited in. The children’s reports will be published on the Famly this evening 

Junior Christmas Plays - (PK - Y2)

Junior Christmas Plays 

Due to popular demand, we will now have the following timeline for the Junior Christmas Plays: 

PK and K parents: Arrive at 8:55am for a 9am performance. Performances due to finish at 9:45am 

Y1 and Y2 parents: Arrive at 9:45am for a 10am performance. Performances due to finish at 10:50am. 

There will be some mince pies to enjoy at 9:45am for the changeover of our audiences. Some parents have requested additional tickets, we have a limited number available, please email your request to the office and these will be allocated on a first come first served basis and based on capacity restrictions. 

A reminder that the dress rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, 27th November. On this day, children should come to school dressed in their costumes (please ensure all items are clearly labelled with your child’s name). After the rehearsal, they will change into their school uniform, leaving their costumes at school for Thursday’s performance. We kindly ask that you provide a labelled bag for the costume to be packed away. 

Mrs Frey's Fundraiser in memory of Juliette

We would like to share the below fundraiser that our wonderful art teacher Mrs Frey is doing. Any support would be be amazing. 

In loving memory of our daughter Juliette, who attended Broomfield from Kindergarten to Year 6, we will be volunteering at the ‘Saved Seouls Foundation’, a dog and cat shelter in Thailand, in December. 

Juliette had a special relationship with animals and was passionate about helping street dogs and abandoned animals. She loved traveling around Southeast Asia and volunteered at various dog shelters in Thailand and Indonesia. She had the plan to work at the ‘Saved Seouls Foundation’ in November last year. To continue her journey, we have decided to support the foundation in Khon Kaen. 

Before we leave for Thailand next month, we would like to raise money for the shelter in memory of Juliette and hope that you can support us. 

If you would like to contribute to our fundraising, please use the link to donate. We thank you for your generosity. 

Claudia and Satoshi 

Click HERE to donate:  JULIETTE FUNDRAISER

PTA
Notices

Christmas Events

PTA Meeting

Thank you for attending the PTA meeting. Your input and support are greatly appreciated.

Please find the meeting minutes attached for your reference.

BHS 2024 Autumn Term Meeting

Eastbourne Triathlon June 2025

A team of BHS parents will be participating in the Eastbourne Triathlon on Sunday 8th June 2025. So far, we have a team of 12, with an additional pool of team members on reserve, however we wanted to reach out to our community one more time to appeal for additional swimmers specifically. You don’t need to have completed a triathlon before and the race works in relay (swim/cycle/run). We’re looking for individuals who would like to take part in the swimming sprint.
The event welcomes athletes of all abilities from novice to elite. If you’re interested in setting yourself a New Year’s goal, reach out to Mr Martin via the office email.

Highlights

Christmas Tree Discount - Pines and Neeedles

Broomfield House School has received a kind donation of a beautiful Christmas tree by Pines and Needles. The lovely team at Pines and Needles have annually provided the school with a Christmas Tree and have also provided our Broomfield parents with a discount for their own Christmas tree. Their local pop up shop is located in Richmond Rugby Club at Richmond Athletic Ground. 

DISCOUNT CODE: BROOMFIELD10 

1st Prize at the ISA National Art Competition

We are excited to share that we won 1st prize for 3D group work (Key Stage 2) with our stunning mosaic at the ISA National Art Competition! A huge congratulations also to Evelyn, whose incredible tiger was highly commended.

The beautiful mosaic also features on this year’s Christmas cards. Online orders for the cards have now closed, but you can purchase them at the PTA Christmas Market. Proceeds will support the Saved Souls Foundation.

 

Year 3 British Museum Trip

Last Friday, Year 3 enjoyed their first school trip to the British Museum. The children had the opportunity to explore the Egyptian galleries and observe artefacts to support their learning at school. The children were particularly interested in seeing the mummies! Well done Year 3 on a fantastic first school trip of the year!

Year 4 Trip to Tower of London

Year 4 had a great trip to the Tower of London, diving into its rich history and exploring its iconic landmarks. The children were captivated by the stories of the Tower’s famous residents and its role in shaping British history. They explored the ancient walls, towers, and courtyards, imagining life in medieval times.

Mead House Raffle and Cake Sale

A huge thank you to everyone who supported the Mead House Raffle and Cake Sale. We particularly enjoyed the delicious cakes!

BHS Wreath Event Thursday 21st November

Last night, BHS hosted its 1st Wreath Event, ringing in the festive season with Christmas tunes, creativity, and community spirit. The event brought together an enthusiastic group of parents and teachers all eager to craft beautiful holiday wreaths. The room buzzed with laughter and conversation, highlighting the collaborative spirit of the BHS community, making it a memorable evening to kick off the holiday season! 

Thanks to everyone who pitched into help and special thanks to Mr Bourne and Mrs Carver Williams for their support on the night. 

PTA Core Team 

Tara’s Theatre Corner: A Spy Story with a Twist

Tara’s Theatre Corner: A Spy Story with a Twist

This week, Tara showcased her creativity with an impressive theatre review! As part of her project, she interviewed her friend Zach from Year 6 to get his perspective. Great work, Tara and Zach!

Interview – Operation Mincemeat the musical.

Tara: Hi Zach, as the history enthusiast of our class, seeing Operation Mincemeat for your birthday must have been such a treat. Can you tell me what it’s about?

Zach: It’s set in England during World War 2 and it’s all about how MI5 tricked the Nazis into moving their troops away from Sicily to Greece and Sardinia, leaving Sicily for the taking!

Tara: So, a team of British spies pulled off the ultimate “Gotcha” prank that changed the course of the war? Impressive! I thought pranks were only for April Fool’s Day, but they managed to trick an entire army! Is the plot based on real events?

Zach: Yes, it is! There was a real Operation Mincemeat during the war, and the characters in the musical were real people—Charles Cholmondeley, Ewan Montagu, Hester Leggatt, Ian Fleming, Johnny Bevan, Jean Leslie… all members of British Intelligence.

Tara: Wait—Ian Fleming? Like, the guy who wrote James Bond?  That explains a lot! I bet he was writing notes for 007 the whole time. Did you feel like you learned anything, or is it mostly funny?

Zach: A bit of both. As well as being extremely funny, it shows real-life events during the war, and you learn about how people felt and what they experienced back then.

Tara: So, it’s like a history lesson that makes you laugh. Sounds like a win-win. I’d love history so much more if every lesson came with spies and plot twists. What about the set and the music?

Zach: The music was unbelievable! The songs are really catchy and funny.

Tara: I think I heard you humming a few of those – I’d love to know what was your favourite part?

Zach: I don’t want to give too much away, so I’ll just say the German techno music in the second act—it was quite unexpected!

Tara: German techno music In a WW2 spy musical… Now that’s a twist!

Just when you thought you knew where things were going, it’s techno time. Would you recommend it to the kids at school?

Zach: Yes, probably for Year 4-6. Alana came with me, and she enjoyed it! It was a late night, though, so maybe not for a school night!

Tara: Good point! Seeing it sounds amazing, but not if we’re all falling asleep in class the next day! Thanks, Zach—Operation Mincemeat sounds like the best history lesson ever. Maybe we should suggest it as a year 6 trip!

Art Highlight

Year 1 looked at the shape of owls. The children practised their observational skills, reflected on representing feathers and created an eye-catching design. 

Weekly Awards

Drama Star of the Week
Amelia in Kindergarten
Artist of the Week
Maxwell in Year 1
Sports Star of the Week
Roman in Pre - Kindergarten
Music Star of the Week
Ella in Year 5

Polite Person of the Week

Pre-Kindergarten: Aria: Aria is always kind and polite. She joins in well and tries her best even when she’s feeling a little worried.
Kindergarten: Gaia: For always being kind, ready to learn and happy! You are a super star Gaia!

Year 1: Nuno: Nuno, we were so proud to see you acting with kindness and patience throughout the week. You have made a good effort to make better choices and we are really proud of you! Also, your show and tell was BEAUTIFUL and made us all smile.
Year 2: Avni: You show excellent listening at all times. Your kindness, respect and empathy are wonderful attributes that you bring to Year 2!

Year 3: Olive: Well done Olive, you have shown so much kindness towards others in the class this week and you are a fantastic friend. You have also been trying hard with your work in maths and English, so overall a super week. Well done!
Year 4: Ayan: For always being polite, working hard and applying herself fully to her learning.

Year 5: Alice: For always being bubbly, cheerful and helpful to all your friends. Well done, Alice.
Year 6: Phoebe: For her positive attitude and excellent story writing this week!

Upcoming Events

Monday 25th Nov

8:30am – 3:30pm: Y5 to Imperial War Museum 

9am – 10:20am: ISEB Exam Y6 

4:30 to 7pm: EY Report Evening 1 

Tuesday 26th Nov

9am – 10:20am: ISEB Exam Y6 

Wednesday 27th Nov

9 – 11am: Junior Christmas Play Dress Rehearsals 

4:30 – 7pm: EY Report Evening 2  

Thursday 28th Nov

9 – 10:30am: Junior Christmas Play 

Friday 29th Nov

7:30am – 10am: PTA Christmas Market (7:30am – 8:30am: Children can attend with Parents)

3:30pm – 8pm: Stagecoach 

Y1-5 Reports Published to Parent Portal 

Monday 2nd Dec

9am – 3pm: Church Rehearsal at St Annes (Y2-Y6) 

12 – 1:30pm: Pee Wee Karate Grading (PK,K & Y1) (Parents Welcome to attend)

3:45pm – 7pm: Y1 – Y5 Report Evening 1  

Tuesday 3rd Dec

No Swimming  

9am: Consortium Exams for some Y6 children 

1pm – 3:30pm: Senior Christmas Carol Service (Y2-Y6) – Parents invited to attend

Wednesday 4th Dec

8:15am – 12pm: PK and K to Raymond Briggs Father Christmas 

3:45pm – 7pm: Y1 – Y5 Report Evening 2  

Thursday 5th Dec

12:30 – 3:30pm: Y5 to see Aladdin @ Hammersmith Lyric 

Friday 6th Dec

Christmas Jumper Day – Non uniform day

3:30pm – 8pm: Stagecoach 

5 – 8pm:  Kew Sparkle – Y3 performance 5:20pm 

 

Playground Snapshots